Love this chair; it has a relatively small footprint, and the finish and color is beautiful.  Assembly was a breeze; I put the two pieces together on the first try without any help.  I would mention that this chair is not designed for a large person, but is perfect for me. As others mentioned, I do have to consciously lock the footrest to keep it in place, but I just push In wIth the heel of my foot until I hear it click.